Project Grant 20236703739941
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Sioux Center, IA 51250, USA
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